Opinion | People Have Stopped Going to the Doctor. Most Seem Just Fine. (Published 2020)
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Opinion | People Have Stopped Going to the Doctor. Most Seem Just Fine. (Published 2020)
I think people will seek a quick return to “normal” in many aspects of life. But I expect we’ll see greater focus and interest on wellness, and I hope some on personal and collective responsibility and prevention.
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the market is testing whether or not the doctor can give us hope and the feeling of having been taken care of, not whether the doctor really makes us healthier.
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